Zprávy HCJB 24.6.2008

	Misie pro japonské obchodníky
	Mezinárodní VIP kluby se staly středem evangelijní misie v Japonsku. „Její členové navštěvují místa obchodů a setkávají se s obchodníky v místních hotelových restauracích,“ řekl Neal Hicks, jeden z představitelů misie. „Ve společenství obchodníků jsme schopni těmto vlivným Japoncům nastínit Krista.“ VIP kluby se v Japonsku začaly objevovat v devadesátých letech a nyní mají po celé zemi 100 poboček. Misijní působení není omezeno na obchodníky. příležitostně se o Pánu Ježíši dozvídají o za Ním se vydávají buddhističtí mniši, příslušníci dalších náboženství nebo politikové. Hicks přesto říká, že tato misie není snadná. „Japonci především trpí představou, že křesťany stejně být nemohou, protože mají staré vazby na buddhizmus a šintoizmus,“ vysvětluje Hicks. „Japonci zejména věří, že stanou-li se křesťany, přestanou být Japonci, což nechtějí.“ VIP ministries chce působit především na vrcholové Japonce, protože mohou ovlivnit více lidí. Zdroj: Mission Network News
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	AGREEMENT TO BRING EVANGELISTIC TV SERIES TO TAIWAN, CHINA Source: Christian Newswire Crosstalk International has signed an agreement with GOOD TV Broadcasting in Taiwan to provide the television series, “Today with God,” for broadcast in Chinese-speaking areas in the Mandarin language. “It’s a blessing to know that the Word of God in dramatic form will be available directly in the living rooms of those that speak Mandarin,” said host Randy Weiss. GOOD TV is the only Chinese Christian satellite TV channel, and “Today with God” is an episodic television series that was recently awarded the 2008 National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) media award for “Best Television Teaching program of the Year.” The series provides dramatic reenactments of the gospel message as found in the books of Matthew, John and Acts. To date, episodes of the program have been developed in seven languages that air across Europe, the U.K., North Africa/Middle East, Asia, Australia and the U.S. Translations in an additional 12 languages are in process. * HCJB Global-Australia’s shortwave station in Kununurra broadcasts 25.5 hours of Mandarin programming each week. An additional five hours of weekly programming in Min Nan Chinese (Fujian) and 10.5 hours in English also air to China. CHOIR LEADER IN BELARUS GETS RECORD FINE FOR ‘ILLEGAL WORSHIP’ Source: Forum 18 News Service A court in Belarus has handed down a fine of 700,000 Belarusian rubles (US$329) to Vladimir Burshtyn, a Baptist who organized choir singing and led discussions on religious topics outside a public market. The fine is equivalent of more than two months’ average wages in Belarus and is the highest yet imposed on Baptists for unregistered religious activity. After a plainclothes policeman told a group of Baptists from outside the area to stop, Burshtyn replied that they were not disturbing the public order but “preaching the gospel as God instructed.” Olga Karchevskaya, a vice chair of the Ushachi district executive committee, insisted that she had nothing against preaching the Bible, “We’re all believers nowadays [and] if they had shown us registration documents -- proving they have the legal rights to hold such a mass meeting -- there would have been no problem.” Olga Plisko, a member of the Baptist Council of Churches congregation in Ushachi, said the Baptists would appeal the fine. Fines for “unregistered religious activity” have steadily increased since 2004. ZIMBABWE OPPOSITION LEADER DROPS OUT, CHRISTIANS SUFFER Source: BosNewsLife Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader decided Sunday, June 22, to pull out of next week’s presidential run-off election after reports of intimidation and a ban on foreign aid groups. In a statement, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) said its leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, decided there was no fair chance to stand against incumbent President Robert Mugabe as at least 70 opposition supporters have been killed in the run-up to the June 27 poll. Tsvangirai has been arrested five times in the past month and his lieutenant, Tendai Biti, is in police custody facing a treason charge that could carry a death sentence. The political tensions come as foreign organizations have been banned from the country, making it difficult to reach Christian families and others. “People are being force-marched to political reorientation meetings,” said representatives of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference. “They are told that they voted ‘wrongly’ in the presidential poll on March 29, and that on June 27 they will be given the last opportunity to ‘correct their mistake.’” Mugabe has defended his policies, accusing the opposition of being behind the violence saying he will never accept a Zimbabwe run by the MDC. OUTREACH INTRODUCES JAPANESE BUSINESSMEN TO CHRIST Source: Mission Network News International VIP Clubs have become the focus of an evangelistic ministry in Japan. “It is a ministry that goes into the marketplace and meets with Japanese businessmen in local hotel restaurants,” said Neal Hicks, one of the leaders of the ministry. “In the context of business fellowship, we’re able to introduce Japanese to Christ.” VIP Clubs started in the 1990s and has 130 chapters nationwide in Japan. The outreach isn’t limited to business people, however. Occasionally Buddhist monks, other people from the religious world and politicians will hear the gospel and come to the Lord. But Hicks says the ministry is challenging. “The Japanese basically are not able to embrace the gospel because there’s bondage from generations of Buddhism and Shintoism,” he explained. “The Japanese basically believe that they can’t really be Christians because they would no longer be Japanese.” VIP ministers to the Japanese from the top-down, starting with Japanese men who have some stature and clout in order to influence more people. * JIM ALLEN NAMED HCJB GLOBAL’S ACTING PRESIDENT As Christian ministry worldwide goes through various transitions, HCJB Global is going through a change of its own. On Monday, June 16, James “Jim” Allen was named acting president of HCJB Global, replacing Dave Johnson who had been president since 2001. As acting president, Allen will serve until a full-time president is elected. It’s a natural progression for Allen, 65, who has served as senior vice president since 1997. Although he always knew he might be asked to step into the position of interim president someday, it wasn’t something he ever sought. Asked why he accepted the new role, he explained, “I sensed God saying, ‘I want you to be willing to do it.’” In his new position Allen plans to help the mission transition smoothly and continue on the path of reaching its goals. Allen graduated from Biola University in La Mirada, Calif., in 1964 and received a master’s degree in religious education from Talbot Seminary, also in La Mirada, in 1966. He later continued his education, receiving a doctorate of ministry from Western Conservative Baptist Seminary in Portland, Oregon, in 1980. He married Patricia “Trish” Hood in August 1963, and they have two daughters, Brenda and Deann. After pastoring churches in the northwestern U.S. for 21 years, Allen felt the Lord calling him to pastor missionaries. “There were a lot of missionaries . . . winding up in my office, broken, concerned, frustrated and discouraged,” he explained. “Back in the late 1970s God just started working on our hearts saying, ‘There has got to be some way we can reach some of these people before they get to this point.’” His church in Oregon then sent the Allens on a three-week trip to Japan and Taiwan, ministering to missionaries, and it was then that they ultimately realized God’s plan for them to pastor missionaries. The Allens joined HCJB Global in 1984 with the primary purpose of pastoring and discipling missionaries, and they’ve served with the mission in various ways ever since. But Allen said the highlight has been traveling and ministering in more than 60 countries around the world. “Trish and I get our deepest satisfaction from seeing God work in the hearts and lives of missionaries and from knowing that He allows us to be a part of His in people’s lives around the globe,” he explained. As HCJB Global continues to minister to people around the world, Allen sees three ways that the mission -- and Christianity in general -- are transitioning. “As a mission, HCJB Global is moving from a member-led to a board-led organization, and there are several elements -- including the election of a new president -- that factor into that transition,” he related. “Secondly, in the U.S. church, because of dropping income, missions has been forced to find new ways to proceed with ministry. Finally, on a global level, there are climates that Christians must face every day -- from political to economic -- that affect how missions can impact the world.” As HCJB Global searches for someone to fill the position of president permanently, Allen said the mission is looking for a person with many qualities such as being a good communicator, having experience in fundraising and working well with other people. Above, however, is the quality of being fully devoted to Christ and His ministry. © Copyright 2008 - HCJB Global - Colorado Springs, CO USA

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